The EY CFO Agenda

Our insights can help chief financial officers protect and transform their organisation. EY aims to equip finance leaders with the insights, tools, and strategic frameworks needed to protect their enterprise while transforming the finance function for long-term sustainable value.



CFOs now lead beyond traditional stewardship. They are pivotal in embedding sustainability into reporting frameworks, advancing digital transformation, and shaping enterprise strategy with precision and purpose.

At EY, we believe CFOs are uniquely positioned to elevate finance, from compliance guardians to strategic value architects. That means not only managing risk but unlocking growth across finance, people, technology, and sustainability.

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How can you shape uncertainty into opportunity for your IPO?

The EY Global IPO Trends covers news and insights on the global IPO market for Q2 2025 and an outlook for H2 2025. Learn more.

How CFOs are mastering change in the face of new challenges

This episode of The Better Finance Podcast explores the challenges that are shaping the role of the CFO. Learn more.

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How can the financial controller transform to shape the future with confidence?

The EY DNA of the Financial Controller Survey provides insights for financial controllers and senior finance leaders looking to drive success. Learn more.

Sustainability questions for Australian FI boards

5 sustainability questions Australian financial institution board members should be asking

How Australia can fast-track energy transmission

Australia’s three-fold transmission challenge requires refreshed energy market rules.

Is Australia ready to orchestrate distributed energy resources?

The transition from chaos to choreography can reduce costs, protect the grid and reward customers at the same time.

How CFOs navigate the challenges in finance today

In this episode of The Better Finance podcast, Deirdre Ryan and Andrea Gronenthal discuss key findings of the EY Global DNA of the CFO survey. Listen now.

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What sets exceptional CFOs apart: unlocking the secrets of success

In this episode of The Better Finance podcast, Jack McCullough joins host Myles Corson to explore what makes an elite CFO. Listen now.

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Why CFO communication is important in driving organizational change

In this episode, Phil Shelley joins Myles Corson as they discuss how CFO communication can advance a company's vision. Listen now.

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Why the human CFO is vital in the age of AI

In this episode, Perry Wiggins, CFO at APQC, discusses technology’s impact on finance and what it means to be a human CFO. Learn more.

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How Takeda accelerated the financial close process by nearly two weeks

In this case study, learn how leading pharmaceutical company Takeda is creating value for patients through finance innovation and process excellence.

The CFO Imperative: How can bold CFOs reframe their role to optimize performance?

The EY DNA of the CFO Survey identifies key priorities for CFOs to drive bolder change in their finance teams and deliver better performance. Learn more.

Why five years of transforming tax and finance functions is paying off

New tax operating models in the last five years delivered value to businesses, EY survey shows. The next five years will add even more. Read more.

How can better sustainability reporting mobilize companies and capital?

The EY Global Institutional Investor Survey examines how better ESG data and reporting can accelerate sustainability outcomes. Learn more.

Six ways CFOs can increase the likelihood of transformation success

Transformation during uncertain times is critical. Success is more likely if CFOs can focus on six specific yet complex human factors. Learn more here.

Why tax governance is key in an era of more tax risk and controversy

Businesses expect the number and intensity of tax audits to double in next two years, the 2023 EY Tax risk and controversy survey finds. Learn more.



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